Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
18 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 4.2L
EPA Class
Large
Style Name
4dr Sdn
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4409
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.4
Second Shoulder Room (in)
57.8
Passenger Volume (ft³)
115.1
Second Head Room (in)
38.1
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
37.2
Second Leg Room (in)
38.7
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
117.8
Track Width, Rear (in)
64.4
Height, Overall (in)
57.5
Length, Overall (in)
202.2
Min Ground Clearance (in)
4.7
Track Width, Front (in)
64.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
76.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
13.2
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
21
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
28
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
328 @ 3500
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
372 @ 6800
Displacement
4.2L/254
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.67
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.20
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
3.14
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.32
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.29
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.84
Trans Type
8
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
2.11
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
14.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
15.0 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
41.7
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Tire Size
P255/45R19
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P255/45R19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
19 x - TBD -
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x - TBD -
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
5-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
NA
Suspension Type - Rear
Trapezoidal-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
No
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) w/electronic brake distribution...
Traction control (ASR)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
LED daytime running lamps
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/front passenger...
Driver & front passenger Sideguard head curtain airbags
Driver & front passenger knee airbags
Front & rear outboard thorax side airbags
Front (3) point safety belts w/automatic pre-tensioning/force...
Rear (3) point safety belts w/force limiters for outboard...
Safety unlock feature *Unlocks doors & turns on interior lights...
Rear child safety door locks
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Passive tire pressure monitor
Traction control (ASR)
Electronic stability control (ESC)
LED daytime running lamps
Driver & front passenger dual-stage airbags w/front passenger...
Driver & front passenger Sideguard head curtain airbags
Driver & front passenger knee airbags
Front & rear outboard thorax side airbags
Front (3) point safety belts w/automatic pre-tensioning/force...
Rear (3) point safety belts w/force limiters for outboard...
Safety unlock feature *Unlocks doors & turns on interior lights...
Rear child safety door locks
Rear seat lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Emergency trunk release
Passive tire pressure monitor
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
Unlimited
Corrosion Years
12
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Maintenance Miles/km
5,000
Maintenance Years
1
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
4
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
12.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
140
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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